Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskajer rung the changes on the artificial pitch in the Netherlands. The Norwegian handed a professional debut to local boy Brandon Williams and Mason Greenwood his first start since turning 18. Regular starters David de Gea and Daniel James were named in the line up as Solskjaer tried to balance his squad before Sunday’s trip to Newcastle. See below how the individual players fared in a game that won’t last long in the memory. David de Gea - Made a smart save down to his right early on, will be happy to have kept a clean sheet - 7 Brandon Williams - Did okay on his first start for the club, was lucky to get away with a penalty shout in the second-half - 6 Marcos Rojo - Struggled to predicted the bounce on the surface a few times but adapted to keep a clean sheet - 7 Victor Lindelof - As with Rojo, he struggled to adapt to the artificial pitch, regrouped to earn his side a draw - 7 Diogo Dalot - Delivered some good cross from the right flank and had little to do at the back - 7Man Utd player ratings vs AZ Alkmaar: Fred flops as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side drawMan Utd player ratings vs AZ Alkmaar: Fred flops as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side drawTrendingNemanja Matic - Was bypassed by the bulk of the action in midfield, failed to take his chance in the starting XI - 6 Fred - Gave the ball away a few times in the early stages, his mammoth price tag looks to have been a mistake - 5 Angel Gomes - Didn’t do an awful lot in a very forgettable encounter - 6 Daniel James - Created a fine opportunity for Greenwood before half-time, looked dangerous down the right - 8 Mason Greenwood - Missed a great chance to put his side ahead before the break - 6Man Utd player ratings vs AZ Alkmaar: Fred flops as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side draw

Source: Express October 03, 2019 18:45 UTC